Great video and the only thing I would add is that MPj and his father claimed the injury could be traced back to him hurting his back on a fall after a dunk during his sophomore year of high school. I'm guessing he didn't think too much of it at the time and just kept playing without fixing the problem for the next two years, aggravating the injury over time. He was ultimately forced into surgery after he started to experience numbness, the result of pinched nerve from herniated disc.
I’ve had microdiscectomy surgery, the same vertebrae where Tony Romo had his (which is slightly lower than MPJ’s injury). It’s no joke. I’m 10 years removed from surgery now, but I’ve had off & on pain ever since I resumed normal activities. Bottom line the body isn’t designed to not have a piece of your spine missing. Those discs in your spine absorb shock, assist in fluid movements such as twisting, and help keep your spine aligned correctly. Everyone always says “Assuming medical checks out” or “Assuming he’s healthy “ when talking about MPJ. That seems weird af to me. His disc isn’t going to grow back. His back health is permanently compromised. My surgeon told me to never run or jump again and never lift anything over 50 lbs or I’d be 3 times more likely to have another surgery within 5 years... For awhile I was on my physical therapy everyday 45 minutes when I first woke up. MPJ will have to commit himself to keeping his core stronger than 99% of the NBA. Easy to think he’ll do that, but what happens when you hand a young kid like that a couple million dollars? Will he still wake up early every morning to make sure he gets his core work in? My guess is no. Even if he does, Tony Romo put in that work, but then the first little nothing hit in preseason & it ended his career. I wish MPJ the best, but back surgery is no joke.
I'd say that it was reasonable that he fell from in the draft for precisely this reason, but also not all injuries and recoveries are the same. Your recovery and limitations might simply be different than his. Teams have medical professionals to help them make this assertation about his future health.
So, I played mid major division 1 basketball for 2 years as a 6 foot 5 shooting guard after I had a spinal fusion on L5-S1 and an artificial disc on L4-L5. Obviously, what I had done was far more severe than what MPJ had done but let me share my perspective a bit on playing basketball after back surgery. I went from being able to 360 dunk in highschool to never being able to consistently dunk again and my lateral speed was never the same. I reformed my game from being an all around scorer to being a spot up shooter becasue of my loss of athleticism. However, I was still able to play for 2 more years until an unrelated injury ended my career (body wasn't made for sports apparently lol). Since MPJ is 6 foot 11 and clearly a far superior basketball player and athlete who had a much lighter back surgery, I would assume his chances of making a full recovery and actually improving his body mechanics with top level trainers are pretty high. You only start to run into the real body mechanic issues when they put a fusion in, all they did was shave his disc so it isn't hitting the nerve. He should be able to get into a better stance in the future and be more explosive. In my humble opinion, as long as they did a good job on the operating table and he followed their rehab process, he should be good to go.
Love your videos man really great edits, graphics, and astute commentary ... you'll be blowing up soon esp as the draft gets closer. love your beat/ music choices too really dope
+ED I’ve been in that boat since January. I can’t take him with a first round pick. I probably can’t take him til after 45th. People really aren’t talking about how deep this draft is, but there will be players to be had all the way up until mid 2nd round this year. I’m not sure I’d project Michael Porter Jr to play over 164.5 regular season games in his career. I definitely don’t see him playing in 500 games. So why take him? Whoever does in the top 10 is going to rue the day!
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T-Mac is full of shit. He probably had something wrong with his back, but not a herniated disc. Maybe a bulging disc, not a herniated disc. The discs between the vertebrae in your spine are like a jelly donut. When the "donut" cracks then the jelly (fluid in the disc) leaks out. This can cause the disc to press into the sciatic nerve. That kind of pain is unbearable. The first morning I woke up with sciatic nerve pain I cried. It felt like someone spent all night beating me up & down my left leg with a baseball bat. When I stood up it felt like someone stuck a sword down the back of my left leg, longways. My mind was telling me "Don't bend your leg". For almost a year, I wasn't able to wash my feet in the shower. So T-Mac is full of shit. He didn't have pain like that or he wouldn't of been able to play basketball. There's no fucking way. I've had my hand slammed in a car door before & I'd take that pain over the crap I had to deal with on my lower back & left leg because of my herniated disc.
LOVE YOUR VIDEOS. You do a outstanding job on these and i look foward to everyone i see. Keep up the good work and watch this channel GROW! Can i see a Romeo Langford video next??
Nice video. You really captured the reasons for the apprehension in his selection well. And yet point out his incredibly high ceiling... as a hawks fan, I really wanted them to draft MPJ, ......but now I'm not so sure. Loving the reflection eternal track. Keep up the good work. Would love a video where you compare several similar prospects in one video.
I like what you said about watching him as he plays. His posture and how he shoots just looks off. Also for a guy his size we've seen previous examples like him where injuries are like dominoes. His back is bad so his feet go bad then knees etc Hope the best for him but I think he could drop to 8-10
I think his injury, whilst serious, has been a bit overstated. Youth is on his side, and I believe that NBA physiotherapists will help him improve on his posture (which was probably a by-product of his back injury). I look forward to seeing him thrive in the NBA :)
Good video and EXCELLENT insight. I'm a nuggets fan, and I like MPJ - but I have the SAME concerns. I think he'll (hopefully he gets fully healthy) struggle finding his "role" / "position" playing against NBA pros. Aside from what you mentioned - which I agree with 100%, and I'm sorry if I missed something - he's just TOO SLOW - 1st step, short dribble, and any longer dribble is a steal risk. Hernangomez is a level above him in all these areas - faster, more explosive, better ball handler, etc. Again, I like the kid - but the downside is just so obvious. Not to mention fundamental health concern. Your "posture" remark is spot on - he seems stiff and fragile. Not a good combo.
Nice video. The back surgery is obviously a concern & his posture does seem off like you say. Jared Sullinger had a similar procedure & he was able to play at the next level. His problem was more maintaining his weight, which complicated things with his back. I wish we could have seen more footage of MPJ in College & it’s weird he needed surgery when there was no known incident for the injury. He is long & has the high release like KD, but his shot & handle is def not on KD’s level at that age. Still a good prospect & still see him being a mid lottery pick 5-7.
1. It's about time you did this video. 2. The charity game veggie the surgery of Missouri vs Kansas should be a primary video source against elite competition or Nike Hoop Summit shortly before his college season. 3. Not worried about his handle or decision making when the nba improves that aspect rather quickly. Also let's not forget that this was the #1 prospect over Ayton, Doncic, Bamba, and even Bagley (who some had at #1) 4. Of the players with back injury just keep in mind Joel Embiid. Despite needing to sit a year and heal, which Porter already has, is proving to be worth every patient moment in Philly.
His finishing ability reminds me a lot of Blake Griffin. That lay-up of his that you showed in the beginning was very BG-esque. As for perimeter play, he could become great. I see shades of T-Mac in his jumper. If he improves that handle, and becomes respectable with it, he very well could be a 20-25PPG scorer. That is, if he manages to stay healthy. Like you said, his posture is extremely wonky, and I really don't like his landing mechanics, either. They scare me, He's a very, very tantalizing prospect, and I think he'll develop nicely - IF he stays healthy. That's a *huge* IF, though.
Ugh as a bulls fan mpj keeps me up at night. Between him and wendell carter I have no idea who we’ll pick. I’d personally lean towards carter because we’re going to be in the lottery next year and there are a lot of projected small forwards, and our injury track record is pretty shit
When you're done with this series of prospects, you should do a series on young players in the NBA (Donovan Mitchell, Brandon Ingram, Kyle Kuzma, Lonzo Ball, Ben Simmons, Jayson Tatum etc..). Not only would I really enjoy that, but I bet the popularity of those already-established budding-stars could drive the popularity of your channel up to where it matches the terrific quality of your videos.
I know he isn’t much but can you Anfernee Simmons and also Markelle Fultz, I know he’s in the NBA already but we still have a lot to see about his future.
Fast forward to TODAY: Hows this vid lookin' overall? Seems like he's proved everything positive you said DEAD ON, including the fact he was a bonafide steal at 14 for the Nuggets. His true shooting % over last 7 games is stupid good. His highlight reel in even limited minutes was popcorn worthy. Put on the games he plays 15 minutes or more, and your predictions of All-NBA potential makes you look like Nostradamus. Look no further than games v SAC/IND/CHA, and his latest mixtape v GSW with Steph ringside for MPJ hitting a rainmaker 3 that silenced the Warriors crowd, the bench, and had Curry dumbfounded as Porter jr and Malik Beasley leading a Nuggets team missing 3 starters to massive comeback from 19 down. Id love to see your Then/Now vid. Thanks!
As someone who plays basketball (not at that level obviously), a slipped disc is something that totally alters your game. You're not able to bend over or do any running and jumping without feeling pain afterwards. I had a pinchet static nerve and the pain i felt then (even on painkillers) is a deterrent to me trying anything more physical that a light scrimmage. I seriously doubt (although I wish) he becomes a productive starter, let alone an all star.
The Dime Drop Yeah he definitely has something that you want in a top 5 prospect. But I wouldn't draft him knowing his limitations now. He won't be able to lift heavy objects, any imperfect landing will leave an awkward jiggle in his spine, and he will also be prone to reinjury (which again could take around 6 months to heal up), and that's talking if the surgery and recovery are both successful. Shame tho, the film shows good potential.
First of all, very fair assessment. Watched a lot him playing in high school. Was very impressive. But with so little college minutes. Is he going to play more college? Think he should.
Can you make an updated version of this talking about what he could bring to the nuggets in the coming season considering their success and solid foundation of the team?
The most troubling problem is his diet. He's a RAW vegan, not just a vegan. This means he basically eats the same as animals grazing in a pasture. He will struggle to keep on weight, and probably repair any tissue that needs repairing in his body. Some people get by on raw vegan diets, I don't think Michael can with his stature and profession.
Lol this guys have personals chefs with doctors and dietists behind. You think that eating vegan equals become skinny? Wrong bro. Even ginobili is eating similar this way and look how he is with 40 years old. It's the future.
The herniated disc injury really can mess-up an athlete's entire athleticism. Your back is the center of gravity. I had the same injury for 5 years and had the same surgery. You can't bend down and get low to handle the ball like an elite player, it messes up your gather before your jumper and you can't be really agile at all. When his back heals I feel sorry for those who passed on him. He's been playing injured for 2 seasons.
A few weeks after my microdiscectomy surgery (my sciatic nerve pain was down my left leg) I started having pain & slight swelling on the right side of my lower back & upper buttocks. It's been 10 years now & it still comes and goes, mostly comes. MPJ just cancelled his Pro Day workout in Chicago because of Hip pain. The journey begins. Take it from someone whose had lower back surgery before, there is no "if he's healthy". He isn't. His back is permanently compromised. He might can still play, but he'll never be the athlete he was before the surgery. His disc isn't going to grow back.
you were right about him having back issues for a while. he said on ESPN that he's been in pain for a while. He says he feels great now but we'll see. He's either going to be the greatest steal in this draft or the back injury resurfaces. Healthy he's the best scorer in the draft, I hate to make the comparison but the next KD offensively.
Herniated discs are super common. If you get an X-ray 50% of the population over 20 would have a herniated disc but most without symptoms. Porter took a fall on court and herniated his disc. The operation to fix it involves chopping a section of the disc of where it is pressing on the nerve.
I am really in step with you on Porter. Do you see any similarities with his jumper as Lonzo Ball? I feel he may struggle because of how low he brings the ball down. It is also isn't a super repeatable stoke. I am very hesitant, but I don't think he will slide past 7, but I don't think he will go in the top 5. Just too much risk and we see how far that can set you back if you miss on a pick in the top 5. Great content as always!
Well the posture problem happens when you lift heavy and your core and gluteus are stiff...also the lower back issue happens when you deadlift or squat with a poor from...for a guy 6’10 maintaining a good form while lifting heavy is tough...so probably either to add more strength or explosiveness he had been lifting heavy....not a major red light really but he needs to stop egoistic lifting
As a Bulls fan I am so conflicted sometimes with this guy. Screw it, draft him if he's there and maybe even if he's not. He underwent a physical last week with the Bulls medical staff, he's confident and he wants to play for Chicago. Hell, I'd move up a spot or aquire him on the spot if we had assets. We'll throw Valentine in or trade Felicio or Lopez for an atrocious contract or both, I just think he's the right fit, I really do, I think he fits best at the 3 position and that in a couple years he'll be where we need him to be by the time the rebuild is over.
There is no way your beat selection is this good. Every vid shows your a hip hop head
Great video and the only thing I would add is that MPj and his father claimed the injury could be traced back to him hurting his back on a fall after a dunk during his sophomore year of high school. I'm guessing he didn't think too much of it at the time and just kept playing without fixing the problem for the next two years, aggravating the injury over time. He was ultimately forced into surgery after he started to experience numbness, the result of pinched nerve from herniated disc.
I’ve had microdiscectomy surgery, the same vertebrae where Tony Romo had his (which is slightly lower than MPJ’s injury). It’s no joke. I’m 10 years removed from surgery now, but I’ve had off & on pain ever since I resumed normal activities. Bottom line the body isn’t designed to not have a piece of your spine missing. Those discs in your spine absorb shock, assist in fluid movements such as twisting, and help keep your spine aligned correctly. Everyone always says “Assuming medical checks out” or “Assuming he’s healthy “ when talking about MPJ. That seems weird af to me. His disc isn’t going to grow back. His back health is permanently compromised. My surgeon told me to never run or jump again and never lift anything over 50 lbs or I’d be 3 times more likely to have another surgery within 5 years... For awhile I was on my physical therapy everyday 45 minutes when I first woke up. MPJ will have to commit himself to keeping his core stronger than 99% of the NBA. Easy to think he’ll do that, but what happens when you hand a young kid like that a couple million dollars? Will he still wake up early every morning to make sure he gets his core work in? My guess is no. Even if he does, Tony Romo put in that work, but then the first little nothing hit in preseason & it ended his career. I wish MPJ the best, but back surgery is no joke.
What kind of core exercises did you do
I'd say that it was reasonable that he fell from in the draft for precisely this reason, but also not all injuries and recoveries are the same. Your recovery and limitations might simply be different than his. Teams have medical professionals to help them make this assertation about his future health.
Meanwhile dude looks fine
So, I played mid major division 1 basketball for 2 years as a 6 foot 5 shooting guard after I had a spinal fusion on L5-S1 and an artificial disc on L4-L5. Obviously, what I had done was far more severe than what MPJ had done but let me share my perspective a bit on playing basketball after back surgery. I went from being able to 360 dunk in highschool to never being able to consistently dunk again and my lateral speed was never the same. I reformed my game from being an all around scorer to being a spot up shooter becasue of my loss of athleticism. However, I was still able to play for 2 more years until an unrelated injury ended my career (body wasn't made for sports apparently lol). Since MPJ is 6 foot 11 and clearly a far superior basketball player and athlete who had a much lighter back surgery, I would assume his chances of making a full recovery and actually improving his body mechanics with top level trainers are pretty high. You only start to run into the real body mechanic issues when they put a fusion in, all they did was shave his disc so it isn't hitting the nerve. He should be able to get into a better stance in the future and be more explosive. In my humble opinion, as long as they did a good job on the operating table and he followed their rehab process, he should be good to go.
Nicholas Colletta where did you play
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You made me want to totally avoid drafting him.
+ED I’ve been in that boat since January. I can’t take him with a first round pick. I probably can’t take him til after 45th. People really aren’t talking about how deep this draft is, but there will be players to be had all the way up until mid 2nd round this year. I’m not sure I’d project Michael Porter Jr to play over 164.5 regular season games in his career. I definitely don’t see him playing in 500 games. So why take him? Whoever does in the top 10 is going to rue the day!
That's exactly what I was thinking, as a Mavericks fan this video makes me lean more towards Bamba
Joshua Frick u smoking crack, no MPJ is a top 5 talent hater
Marcus Gandy it's not about talent it's the health issues
They said that about a certain big man who had a terrible foot injury coming into the league too.
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Guy is gold. Best breakdowns on youtube for NBA draft prospects 2018. Nice job.
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THIS CHANNEL MAKES THE BEST DRAFT ANALYSIS VIDS I’VE EVER SEEN! You leave no stone unturned when it comes to a prospect’s game, have a great personality for this, and you even dropped a BON IVER reference. 🐐
Alright, the Bon Iver reference earned you a sub
T-Mac said he played throughout his career with a herniated disk
NotZay Tmac had a slight case of scoliosis too
T-Mac is full of shit. He probably had something wrong with his back, but not a herniated disc. Maybe a bulging disc, not a herniated disc. The discs between the vertebrae in your spine are like a jelly donut. When the "donut" cracks then the jelly (fluid in the disc) leaks out. This can cause the disc to press into the sciatic nerve. That kind of pain is unbearable. The first morning I woke up with sciatic nerve pain I cried. It felt like someone spent all night beating me up & down my left leg with a baseball bat. When I stood up it felt like someone stuck a sword down the back of my left leg, longways. My mind was telling me "Don't bend your leg". For almost a year, I wasn't able to wash my feet in the shower. So T-Mac is full of shit. He didn't have pain like that or he wouldn't of been able to play basketball. There's no fucking way. I've had my hand slammed in a car door before & I'd take that pain over the crap I had to deal with on my lower back & left leg because of my herniated disc.
Joshua Frick
Painkillers?
Joshua Frick yea, I was about to say that a herniated disk is pretty debilitating
And he had a tough time with it he could have been top 3 all time
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LOVE YOUR VIDEOS. You do a outstanding job on these and i look foward to everyone i see. Keep up the good work and watch this channel GROW! Can i see a Romeo Langford video next??
Nice video. You really captured the reasons for the apprehension in his selection well. And yet point out his incredibly high ceiling... as a hawks fan, I really wanted them to draft MPJ, ......but now I'm not so sure. Loving the reflection eternal track. Keep up the good work.
Would love a video where you compare several similar prospects in one video.
Great vid ! MPJ said he injured his back in sophomore year of highschool when someone went under him on a dunk
I like what you said about watching him as he plays. His posture and how he shoots just looks off.
Also for a guy his size we've seen previous examples like him where injuries are like dominoes. His back is bad so his feet go bad then knees etc
Hope the best for him but I think he could drop to 8-10
I think his injury, whilst serious, has been a bit overstated. Youth is on his side, and I believe that NBA physiotherapists will help him improve on his posture (which was probably a by-product of his back injury). I look forward to seeing him thrive in the NBA :)
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Yet another great vid man, love your analysis
Great vid man. Also,are you southern? Since I hear an accent slip through every once in a while that sound southern.
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Good video and EXCELLENT insight.
I'm a nuggets fan, and I like MPJ - but I have the SAME concerns.
I think he'll (hopefully he gets fully healthy) struggle finding his "role" / "position" playing against NBA pros.
Aside from what you mentioned - which I agree with 100%, and I'm sorry if I missed something - he's just TOO SLOW - 1st step, short dribble, and any longer dribble is a steal risk.
Hernangomez is a level above him in all these areas - faster, more explosive, better ball handler, etc.
Again, I like the kid - but the downside is just so obvious. Not to mention fundamental health concern.
Your "posture" remark is spot on - he seems stiff and fragile. Not a good combo.
I think Michael porter Jr could be the next Kevin Durant or
The next Greg Oden
Nice video. The back surgery is obviously a concern & his posture does seem off like you say. Jared Sullinger had a similar procedure & he was able to play at the next level. His problem was more maintaining his weight, which complicated things with his back. I wish we could have seen more footage of MPJ in College & it’s weird he needed surgery when there was no known incident for the injury. He is long & has the high release like KD, but his shot & handle is def not on KD’s level at that age. Still a good prospect & still see him being a mid lottery pick 5-7.
1. It's about time you did this video.
2. The charity game veggie the surgery of Missouri vs Kansas should be a primary video source against elite competition or Nike Hoop Summit shortly before his college season.
3. Not worried about his handle or decision making when the nba improves that aspect rather quickly. Also let's not forget that this was the #1 prospect over Ayton, Doncic, Bamba, and even Bagley (who some had at #1)
4. Of the players with back injury just keep in mind Joel Embiid. Despite needing to sit a year and heal, which Porter already has, is proving to be worth every patient moment in Philly.
His finishing ability reminds me a lot of Blake Griffin. That lay-up of his that you showed in the beginning was very BG-esque.
As for perimeter play, he could become great. I see shades of T-Mac in his jumper. If he improves that handle, and becomes respectable with it, he very well could be a 20-25PPG scorer.
That is, if he manages to stay healthy. Like you said, his posture is extremely wonky, and I really don't like his landing mechanics, either. They scare me,
He's a very, very tantalizing prospect, and I think he'll develop nicely - IF he stays healthy.
That's a *huge* IF, though.
The content you produce is outstanding
Ugh as a bulls fan mpj keeps me up at night. Between him and wendell carter I have no idea who we’ll pick. I’d personally lean towards carter because we’re going to be in the lottery next year and there are a lot of projected small forwards, and our injury track record is pretty shit
Alex Maloney not Wendell carter , it’s him or trae we don’t need a 11/5 guy we need a star
Great content, glad I found your videos!
MPJr scares me as a prospect
El Honcho good scare or a bad one?
Kaushik Kam he could break In his first game. Scary
El Honcho I wish he stayed in school
Me too but hey the Australian basketball needs the next lebron so he cons go there
Great video! Kudos to you for somehow putting together a 10 minute video lol
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Another good video man keep em coming👍🏻👍🏻
When you're done with this series of prospects, you should do a series on young players in the NBA (Donovan Mitchell, Brandon Ingram, Kyle Kuzma, Lonzo Ball, Ben Simmons, Jayson Tatum etc..). Not only would I really enjoy that, but I bet the popularity of those already-established budding-stars could drive the popularity of your channel up to where it matches the terrific quality of your videos.
Been waiting on this one 👀🔥
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Great vid, but to answer your question didn't Embiid have this injury in college?
Love your videos! Keep it up!
2019 the Dime Drop still has the highest PER of any NBA RUclipsr.
the video I've been waiting for🙏
Dope work man, could you please do one on wendell carter jr
I know he isn’t much but can you Anfernee Simmons and also Markelle Fultz, I know he’s in the NBA already but we still have a lot to see about his future.
The Dime Drop I think the reason he’s slightly under covered is because people simply are not used to seeing someone come out of high school.
The Blast - Reflection Eternal. Lovin the music/beat choice like you tapped into my spotify.
Broo only found you recently man but love this stuff
From what I’ve heard MPJ himself said he had been living with the pain for some time and wanted it to be relieved so he got the surgery.
Awesome content and awesome titles on vids
Fast forward to TODAY:
Hows this vid lookin' overall? Seems like he's proved everything positive you said DEAD ON, including the fact he was a bonafide steal at 14 for the Nuggets. His true shooting % over last 7 games is stupid good. His highlight reel in even limited minutes was popcorn worthy. Put on the games he plays 15 minutes or more, and your predictions of All-NBA potential makes you look like Nostradamus.
Look no further than games v SAC/IND/CHA, and his latest mixtape v GSW with Steph ringside for MPJ hitting a rainmaker 3 that silenced the Warriors crowd, the bench, and had Curry dumbfounded as Porter jr and Malik Beasley leading a Nuggets team missing 3 starters to massive comeback from 19 down. Id love to see your Then/Now vid. Thanks!
As someone who plays basketball (not at that level obviously), a slipped disc is something that totally alters your game. You're not able to bend over or do any running and jumping without feeling pain afterwards. I had a pinchet static nerve and the pain i felt then (even on painkillers) is a deterrent to me trying anything more physical that a light scrimmage. I seriously doubt (although I wish) he becomes a productive starter, let alone an all star.
The Dime Drop Yeah he definitely has something that you want in a top 5 prospect. But I wouldn't draft him knowing his limitations now. He won't be able to lift heavy objects, any imperfect landing will leave an awkward jiggle in his spine, and he will also be prone to reinjury (which again could take around 6 months to heal up), and that's talking if the surgery and recovery are both successful. Shame tho, the film shows good potential.
Was waiting for this🙄
Channel blowing up dude fair fucks
First of all, very fair assessment. Watched a lot him playing in high school. Was very impressive. But with so little college minutes. Is he going to play more college? Think he should.
Ur growing reeeeaaalllyyy fast
Can you make an updated version of this talking about what he could bring to the nuggets in the coming season considering their success and solid foundation of the team?
There’s nothing really to update, he hasn’t played yet
Love these videos
The most troubling problem is his diet. He's a RAW vegan, not just a vegan. This means he basically eats the same as animals grazing in a pasture. He will struggle to keep on weight, and probably repair any tissue that needs repairing in his body. Some people get by on raw vegan diets, I don't think Michael can with his stature and profession.
Lol this guys have personals chefs with doctors and dietists behind. You think that eating vegan equals become skinny? Wrong bro. Even ginobili is eating similar this way and look how he is with 40 years old. It's the future.
There are many current NBA players that have gone Vegan or vegetarian, would be interest to see
protochris Right he probably needs more lean meats and protein to put on a little more weight while keeping a solid build.
Its crazy that nobody seems concerned about this. Doug graham lives with him! Lol his career is already over. He's destroying his body
KLK PARSERO ginobli eats a paleo style diet with tons of meat and fat. Porter eats an 80/10/10 fruitarian diet. These are polar opposite diets.
I like his versatility... Even if he busts, he should still end up as a high end role player.
The herniated disc injury really can mess-up an athlete's entire athleticism. Your back is the center of gravity. I had the same injury for 5 years and had the same surgery. You can't bend down and get low to handle the ball like an elite player, it messes up your gather before your jumper and you can't be really agile at all. When his back heals I feel sorry for those who passed on him. He's been playing injured for 2 seasons.
A few weeks after my microdiscectomy surgery (my sciatic nerve pain was down my left leg) I started having pain & slight swelling on the right side of my lower back & upper buttocks. It's been 10 years now & it still comes and goes, mostly comes. MPJ just cancelled his Pro Day workout in Chicago because of Hip pain. The journey begins. Take it from someone whose had lower back surgery before, there is no "if he's healthy". He isn't. His back is permanently compromised. He might can still play, but he'll never be the athlete he was before the surgery. His disc isn't going to grow back.
you were right about him having back issues for a while. he said on ESPN that he's been in pain for a while. He says he feels great now but we'll see. He's either going to be the greatest steal in this draft or the back injury resurfaces. Healthy he's the best scorer in the draft, I hate to make the comparison but the next KD offensively.
You gonna grow huge man. I subbed at 7K! :)
great video, as always
dope vid as always
MPJ plays with LaMarcus Aldridge posture as a wing, posture can be corrected but he didn’t look anywhere close to the same after the surgery
Damn I actually kinda see the 6’11 Malik Monk now that u say it
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Absolutely, agree! Porter Jr is the most bang or bust prospect in this draft due to his back. I could see him going way later than 5 maybe 10-12.
These are amazing, I can't wait for the next. Don't care who it is.
"that handle can get more vulnerable than a bon iver record..." hahahaha
I thought I was the only one who thought that there was a problem with his posture until you brought it up
Just saw the tweet that he cancelled his pro day workout in Chicago with the Suns, Kings and another team I can't remember due to a hip injury
This series is so good -- one for Robert Williams?
Herniated discs are super common. If you get an X-ray 50% of the population over 20 would have a herniated disc but most without symptoms. Porter took a fall on court and herniated his disc. The operation to fix it involves chopping a section of the disc of where it is pressing on the nerve.
MPJ has a weird hitch in his jumper. Hopefully he can work on that and smooth out his shooting mechanics.
The Nuggets, my Nuggets, got a steal at 14! The Nuggets are building a superstar team without having to use free agency!
I am really in step with you on Porter. Do you see any similarities with his jumper as Lonzo Ball? I feel he may struggle because of how low he brings the ball down. It is also isn't a super repeatable stoke.
I am very hesitant, but I don't think he will slide past 7, but I don't think he will go in the top 5. Just too much risk and we see how far that can set you back if you miss on a pick in the top 5.
Great content as always!
Well the posture problem happens when you lift heavy and your core and gluteus are stiff...also the lower back issue happens when you deadlift or squat with a poor from...for a guy 6’10 maintaining a good form while lifting heavy is tough...so probably either to add more strength or explosiveness he had been lifting heavy....not a major red light really but he needs to stop egoistic lifting
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Great analysis
As a Bulls fan I am so conflicted sometimes with this guy.
Screw it, draft him if he's there and maybe even if he's not.
He underwent a physical last week with the Bulls medical staff, he's confident and he wants to play for Chicago. Hell, I'd move up a spot or aquire him on the spot if we had assets. We'll throw Valentine in or trade Felicio or Lopez for an atrocious contract or both, I just think he's the right fit, I really do, I think he fits best at the 3 position and that in a couple years he'll be where we need him to be by the time the rebuild is over.
do you do your own art for the comp cloud?
Even in the west Nuggets are the new perennial playoff team